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Ransom Note Mystery: TV Anchor's Mother Vanished
2 Aug
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her home six months ago.
- Ransom notes in an unknown language were released by authorities.
- A masked man was seen on doorbell camera before the disappearance.
Six months have passed since Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home on the night of January 31. Her daughter, Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has made a public plea for information, emphasizing her family's ongoing pain and uncertainty. Authorities released two ransom notes received by a local TV station in early February, written in a distinctive language. Investigators hope the unique word choice and phrasing will be recognized by someone familiar with the writer.
The first note demanded $4 million in bitcoin, with the amount escalating if an initial deadline was missed. The second note, received days later, claimed Nancy had died and been buried outdoors. Surveillance footage revealed an armed, masked man tampering with Nancy's doorbell camera prior to her disappearance. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are seeking public assistance, asking anyone to report unusual behavior or sudden changes in appearance from individuals around the time of the incident. The family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to Nancy's recovery.
